The Bull Inn is a 15th century country pub situated in the village of Stanford Dingley in the heart of the Pang Valley, ten miles from Reading. The pub has a bar and tap room with comfy Chesterfield sofas and chairs, wood burners, and an acre of outdoor space. Choose from five double/twin en-suite bedrooms with views of the garden. Oxford and London Heathrow are less than an hour away by car.
The Three Blackbirds is a 17th century dog and family friendly foodie pub, four miles from Newmarket, the beating heart of horse racing country. The pub is surrounded by fields, woodland, heathland, and fens and has nine beautiful bedrooms, including one which is fully accessible. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food and drink, and explore the countryside along the Cambridgeshire/Suffolk border.
The Carpenters Arms is a spectacularly refreshed, dog friendly inn with a glass eatery, which wraps itself around the rear of the building. Step inside and you will find traditional finishes, paired with bold, modern prints and colours. Choose from four beautiful bedrooms located on the top floor. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food, and visit nearby Newmarket or the scholarly wonders of Cambridge.
The Drummond at Albury is an award-winning, dog friendly riverside gastropub situated in the beautiful Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The pub is a 15-minute drive from Guildford and sits within stunning landscaped gardens. Choose from 11 beautifully refurbished bedrooms including good options for business guests. Book a stay and enjoy well-kept ales and delicious food.
The Crown is a dog and family friendly village pub nestled on the Suffolk border, in the picturesque village of Stoke-by-Nayland. Across the courtyard, to the rear of the pub, you will find The Folly, which houses 11 beautiful bedrooms. The pub sits at the heart of the Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Book a stay, enjoy delicious food and drink and explore Constable Country.
The Cricketers is a dog friendly pub nestled in the medieval village of Clavering, close to the border with Hertfordshire. The village sits on the River Stort and is surrounding by green fields. The pub has 22 beautiful bedrooms, each with floral and botanical inspired interiors. Stansted Airport and the market town of Saffron Walden are nearby. Book a stay and enjoy delicious food and drink.
The Angel Inn is a dog friendly, heritage country pub set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside and the Dedham Vale. Critically acclaimed, the pub has 11 stylishly designed, air-conditioned bedrooms and was named “One of the Best Places to Stay” by The Times and Sunday Times in 2023. Book a stay, enjoy delicious modern dining, and immerse yourself in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The Running Horses sits proudly in the village of Mickleham and has been a traditional English hostelry for over 400 years. The pub is a short drive north of Dorking and has a collection of eight charming en-suite bedrooms. The kitchen is the beating heart of the pub and serves a delicious seasonal British menu. Book a stay, relax, unwind, and enjoy drinks in the characterful whiskey lounge.
The Merry Harriers is situated in the village of Hambledon in the heart of the Surrey Hills, eight miles south of Guildford. The pub serves seasonally inspired food and is well-stocked with local Surrey ales and an eclectic choice of fine wines. Book a stay in one of their gorgeous bedrooms or deluxe Shepherd Huts and discover why this pub features in the Estrella Damm Top 50 gastropub list 2025.